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60628-N-4776G-144 Pearl Harbor (June 28, 2006) – The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) navigates its way through the narrow strait that make up the inlet to Pearl Harbor for a port visit. Regan and embarked Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) are currently on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of the global war on terrorism and maritime security. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Kathleen Gorby (RELEASED)


060628-N-0555B-269 Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (June 28, 2006) - A view of the USS Arizona memorial from the deck of USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) while arriving for a scheduled port visit. Ronald Reagan and Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) are currently on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism and maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class (AW) Christopher D. Blachly (RELEASED)


060622-N-8604L-034 Philippine Sea (June 22, 2006) - An aircraft director instructs the pilot of an F/A-18E Super Hornet to hold his position while awaiting launch off the flight deck aboard the conventionally-powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) during Exercise Valiant Shield 2006. Valiant Shield focuses on integrated joint training among U.S. military forces, enabling real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces and in detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Joshua Wayne LeGrand (RELEASED)


060623-N-5367L-005 Boston (June 23, 2006) - USS Constitution's 1812 Marine Guard fire vintage Springfield flintlock muskets during the ship's underway. "Old Ironsides" was underway for the "Constitution Day Cruise," which is conducted to thank the family and supporters of Constitution. U.S. Navy photo by Airman Nick Lyman (RELEASED)

8 posted on 07/01/2006 8:13:25 AM PDT by Excuse_My_Bellicosity ("Sharpei diem - Seize the wrinkled dog.")
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To: Excuse_My_Bellicosity; GodBlessUSA; dutchess; DollyCali; JustAmy; Mama_Bear
What BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL pictures!!!

And, sistahs! Dibs on the Pearl Harbor pic with the flag! :)

16 posted on 07/01/2006 8:53:19 AM PDT by Billie
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To: Excuse_My_Bellicosity; Billie; Warthogtjm

I believe the USS Ronald Reagan is scheduled to return from its maiden voyage in the next few days.

Happy Homecoming in the works!


21 posted on 07/01/2006 1:27:47 PM PDT by La Enchiladita (God Bless Our Troops...including U.S. Border Patrol, America's First Line of Defense)
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